We, as people, enjoy having most parts of our body hair free, and because of this, in our lifetime; many of us will visit a laser hair removal clinic. It is here that our hairiness can be treated, and with repeated visits can be removed permanently.
How it works is technology at its finest. A light beam passes through the skin and targets the melanin, which is a dark pigment in hair, and once targeted, will destroy the hair follicle instantly. With no follicle, there is no hair.
Though the hair will grow back, it will take longer than just shaving. Over time, with repeated treatments, the hair free period will “grow” longer and longer. Though timing of the treatments are not standardized, it is generally recommended that that there is a 4 to 6 week interval in between treatments, but this could be different for you based on the area of the body, the coarseness of the hair, or your sex.
Laser hair removal should not be confused with electrolysis. Though it is the only permanent hair removal, it only works for fine hair. Laser hair removal, or epilation as it is also called, is effective on all hair color and coarseness, although it works best on dark haired, light skinned people.
There are some risks associated with laser hair removal clinics, but they are rare. For example, some areas might not get completely hair free because while some of the follicles respond well, some adjacent to them may not respond at all. In some cases, blistering and scabbing can occur, but this is not permanent. In people with darker skin tones, changes of texture can occur, but these are quite rare. One must always remember, as with any procedure, our bodies are different from one another and will respond differently. If you go to a qualified professional, it should minimize the risks.
There are some preparations that you must do before the treatment can begin. The doctor will take pictures of the affected areas for before and after analysis. This is not only for him, but also for you, so you can see how the treatments are progressing. It is also advised that if you have a suntan, or have used a sunless tanning product, that you wait a bit, until it fades. Since the laser is targeting the melanin in your hair, you want to minimize the amount of it in your skin. In addition, you want to make sure you have not plucked or waxed the affected area for a while, though you can shave before the procedure, it is more effective if the hair follicle is intact.
Now that you have read this and decided that this procedure is for you, your next step is to go to a laser hair removal clinic. There, you can consult with a physician and take the next step to being hair free.
